Stephen King Likes "1408"

Bloody-Disgusting recently got the chance to talk to Mikael Håfström, director of the upcoming "1408," who informed the site that Stephen King enjoyed the film.

"King was very pleased with the film, I'm happy to say," explained Håfström. "When you are adapting an author, especially one who has been around like he has, it's very important that he approves. Even though the film contains more story, we are true to heart and soul of the short story."

There are several adaptations of King's work that the author was not a fan of, including Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." So, an approval from King says a lot about the quality of "1408."

In the film, Mike Enslin (John Cusack) specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences, and soon after checking into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel, he confronts genuine terror. "1408" also stars Samuel L. Jackson and is scheduled to hit theaters on June 22nd.